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Effects Of Smoking& Oral Health

Health Problems of Smoking

Some of the oral effects of smoking are Gum disease, Tongue cancer, Stained teeth issues are all affiliated with smoking and yes there are others. The trick is to stop before it's too late. If you notice a change in your body, well you may be looseing the game, you know "of life". See a doctor and hope he does'nt say - i'm sorry but it's Game Over.

The damaging results of tobacco use on oral hygiene is well known.

The most significant burdens on the mouth are:

1 Oral cancers2 Lesions that may lead to cancer3 Increased chance of gum disease4 Poor wound healing after surgery or extractions

Cancer of the tongue

Outcomes of Gum Disease

Additional Issues of Smoking

Benefits of Quitting

The health of your mouth, gums and teeth will improve if you stop smoking.
Your sense of taste and smell will improve.
You will feel fitter and won't run out of breath so easily.
Think of the money you will save that you can spend on other enjoyable things.

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Non-SmokersIts Your Turn

Have you ever lived with a smoker, what was it like? Share it.
You now have a unique chance to tell your story to smokers - around the world. If you have non-smokers around you, tell them to come here and - LET IT OUT.